The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 19, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (October 20, 2023)... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 19, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (October... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (October 19, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 19, 2023).... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 19, 2023).... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 19, 2023)... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 19, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 19, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:43am
Xi says China to work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Egypt’s prime minister on Thursday that their countries should work... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Aviation war insurers cancel some cover for Israel, Lebanon LONDON: Aviation war insurers have given notice to cancel cover for some airlines domiciled in Israel and Lebanon... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Rameen Shamim to lead Pakistan Women-A against West Indies LAHORE: Off-spinner Rameen Shamim has been named as captain of Pakistan Women-A team for the upcoming three-match... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Lavrov meets N Korea’s Kim, slams ‘dangerous’ US policy SEOUL: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on Thursday, after slamming US... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
US inflation is ‘still too high’: Fed Chair Powell WASHINGTON: US inflation is “still too high” despite a recent slowdown, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Nine Palestinians killed in West Bank as toll mounts RAMALLAH: Israeli troops killed nine Palestinians in multiple clashes across the occupied West Bank Thursday, the... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
NIPS DG appointed Member IFF body ISLAMABAD: Director General NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Dr Ashfaque Hasan Khan has been appointed as... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
EU clears Pfizer’s $43bn takeover of Seagen BRUSSELS: The EU said Thursday it had given the green light for US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s $43-billion... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Private TV channel: Senate body annoyed at absence of representatives in meeting ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges expressed its resentment on the absence of any... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Visit to Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat: Secy Housing orders to procure three new lifts immediately ISLAMABAD: Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works, visited Shaheed-e-Millat... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
9th May incident: SC asked to fix case of trials of civilians held by military courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to fix the case of trials of civilians arrested following the 9th May... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Punjab Police, LUMS sign MoU LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that Punjab Police is promoting education &... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Diarrhoeal deaths: Production of WHO prequalified Zinc medicines to be a game-changer: experts KARACHI: In a country where around one million cases of acute watery diarrhoea are being reported every month due to... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
PITB holds training workshop on PWD services App LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) held a training workshop on Persons With Disabilities (PWD)... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
PCAA team led by DG take part in 58th DGCA Conference ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), Khaqan Murtaza, and his team... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Series against Sri Lanka: Pakistan U-19 squad announced LAHORE: Saad Baig will continue to lead Pakistan Under-19 against Sri Lanka Under-19 in the five-match one-day ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Over 100,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer every year: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that more than 100,000 women in Pakistan are diagnosed with breast cancer... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
SSUET interactive session: Options for studies in France, promotion in research collaborations reviewed KARACHI: The International Masters Manager of Centrale Nantes, Marie-Pierre, has said that the French higher... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
NIPS DG appointed Member IFF body ISLAMABAD: Director General NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Dr Ashfaque Hasan Khan has been appointed as... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
NHA blamed for carrying out surveying, mapping activities through numerous unregistered firms ISLAMABAD: The Survey of Pakistan (SoP)--the National Surveying and Mapping Organisation of the country has found ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Naek slams Israeli air strike on hospital in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Senator Farooq H Naek has strongly condemned the... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Movie ‘Transcendent’ offers poignant portrayal of challenges faced by taxmen ISLAMABAD: A compelling short commercial movie, “Transcendent” underscores the critical requirement for tax... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
JI establishes Palestine Fund LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has established the Palestine Fund, urging the nation to extend their... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
ILMA varsity signs MoU with Karisma Empire Associates in Malaysia KARACHI: ILMA University, Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Karisma Empire Associates at... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Envoys of US, Turkiye meet minister LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Livestock and Transport Ibrahim Murad has shown keen interest in developing trade... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
DCs directed to intensify crackdown against smuggling LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Thursday ordered all the deputy commissioners to intensify the... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Balochistan approves setup of SSGC Police Station in Quetta KARACHI: The Provincial Cabinet of the Government of Balochistan has unanimously approved Home Department’s ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Abid Boxer granted 7-day physical remand LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday handed over former police inspector Abid Hussain, alias Abid ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Al-Azizia and Avenfield references: Nawaz granted protective bail till 24th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, granted protective bail to Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Arrest warrants for Nawaz suspended till 24th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, suspended the perpetual arrest warrant of Pakistan Muslim... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
SM Zafar passes away LAHORE: Senior jurist and former Senator Syed Muhammad Zafar, popularly known as SM Zafar, passed away at the age of... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Inter-provincial relations: Punjab, Balochistan governors hold talks LAHORE: Governor Balochistan, Abdul Wali Kakar, met Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman here Thursday and... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Chinese delegation visits CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan hosted a 6-member Chinese delegation led by Dr Gan Lin, Vice... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
COAS witnesses ‘Indus Shield-2023’ exercise ISLAMABAD: General Syed Asim Munir, chief of army staff (COAS) visited an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Alvi visits Palestine embassy to express solidarity ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday visited the Embassy of Palestine in Pakistan and expressed solidarity... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Six terrorists killed, four soldiers martyred in Waziristan RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists including a high-value target named Hazrat Zaman alias Khawarey Mullah have been killed ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between internship and poodleship “What Tony Blair was to Bush II, Sunak is to Biden?” “What?” “He is enrolled in a course on poodleship.”... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 05:46am
Event at Anjuman-e-Taraqi-e-Urdu KARACHI: An event to meet and greet famous Pakistani origin poet Yashab Tamanna, who came here all the way from... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Nawaz: PTI assails grant of bail by IHC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday regretted the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s decision of... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
ECP issues production orders for IK ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Thursday, issued two production orders of Chairman Pakistan... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
PDWP approves two development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Development Working Party has approved two development schemes of public buildings, and health... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Punjab introducing special tour package for Sikh pilgrims LAHORE: The Punjab government is introducing a special tours package in Punjab for the Sikh pilgrims and the Tourism... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
‘All necessary steps will be taken for welfare of TEVTA employees’ LAHORE: Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Brigadier Muhammad Sajid Khokhar (r)... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Activists rally for food security, slam land commercialization LAHORE: Climate and environmental activists at a demonstration demanded of the provincial government to stop... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Nawaz to address public gathering tomorrow: Dar LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is giving final touches to the arrangements for its power show at... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Attempt to smuggle liquor foiled KARACHI: An attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of high-quality liquor into Pakistan was foiled at Jinnah... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Health Asia hosts multiple seminars on health issues KARACHI: The 20th edition of Health Asia has commenced on Thursday hosting various seminars on critical health ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Removing institutional impediments The past few days have witnessed some encouraging positive developments on the country’s financial front providing... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 06:30am
Important global economic challenges Decades of neoliberal assault of advocating greater market fundamentalism, and lesser government regulation produced... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 06:33am
Letters Elderly Biden acting shrewdly US President Joe Biden has shown to the entire world that his mind is still quite ‘fertile’ despite old age. The... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Clear message of no more business as usual-II Fuel market requires a paradigm change. Not subtly but by disruption aimed at creating an upheaval, leading to a... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 06:31am
Stocks European shares hit two-week low PARIS: European shares lost ground on Thursday as a raft of downbeat corporate earnings, including from packaged ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Stocks Earnings-driven gains in key stocks help Indian shares cap losses BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Thursday, tracking a selloff in global stocks on worries over escalating tensions ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Stocks China stocks hit new low as investor confidence remains depressed SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks hit a new low for the year on Thursday, dragged by consumer-related shares as investor... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Stocks Tokyo shares drop on Middle East crisis TOKYO: Tokyo stocks tracked Wall Street lower Thursday on worries that the battle between Israel and Hamas could... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Xi explains how he looks at CPEC, bilateral relations BEIJING: President of China Xi Jinping said on Thursday his country stood ready to work with Pakistan to carry... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 04:53pm
PM encourages Chinese firms to explore Pakistan’s vast potential BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday encouraged China’s corporate executives to explore... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:38am
PM apprises mining firms about investment facilitation BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said Pakistan was offering opportunities to... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 10:06am
Sept CA deficit shrinks to stand at $8m KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit declined to $8.0 million in September 2023 as compared to the current... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:03am
Commodities’ import: PPRA approves amendments to Rule 21(A) ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has approved amendments to Rule 21(A) of Public... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:40am
There’s no plan to send troops to Palestine: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Thursday that Pakistan has “no plans to send troops to Palestine” to protect... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:37am
Palestinians await aid trucks as Israel pounds Gaza GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Palestinians in war-torn Gaza on Thursday eagerly awaited the arrival of aid... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 08:58am
Negative adjustment of Rs357m in QTA: Nepra puts its decision on KE’s request on hold ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday decided to hold decision on... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 10:06am
Rates Stock market roars back KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
International arbitration: SIFC directs law ministry to disallow SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Apex Council of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed Ministry of Law and... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:01am
FBR, Nadra agree to exchange taxpayers’ data ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) have... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:02am
E&P companies: Petroleum Division fails to recover billions of rupees ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has failed to recover billions of rupees from exploration and production companies... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 10:07am
Energy Wapda provides 15.002bn units to national grid during Q1 2023-24 LAHORE: Fiscal year 2023-24 is turning out to be a good year for hydel electricity generation in Pakistan as Wapda... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
SOEs: one step forward, two steps back EDITORIAL: That successive governments have failed to complete much-needed reforms in a meaningful manner is a grim... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
No amnesty for NCP vehicles! EDITORIAL: Now that tax authorities have ruled out any amnesty scheme for non-customs paid (NCP) vehicles, the... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Stocks Wall St up as Powell remarks fuel hopes Fed may pause rate hikes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Parboiled rice export prices fall as export duty extension hurts demand BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK/BANGLADESH: Parboiled rice export prices in top hub India declined for the third... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 148,770 tonnes of cargo comprising 105,769 tonnes of import cargo and 43,001... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities EU wheat rises in team with Chicago PARIS: European wheat rose to a nearly three-week high on Wednesday, mainly supported by gains on US markets and a... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Asia coffee: Vietnam activity remains tepid as market awaits fresh beans HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Trading activities in Vietnam stayed dull this week with premiums remaining high as supply ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 23.877... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures hit three-week high JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Thursday, hit their highest levels in three weeks,... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Copper gains on China optimism LONDON: Copper prices rose on Thursday on firmer economic data from top metals consumer China along with hopes for... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped an eight-session winning streak on Thursday as investors booked profit,... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (October 19, 2023)... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Cotton & Textile Improved business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Energy US natural gas prices down NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% to a two-week low on Wednesday on record output and forecasts for ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Gold firms for third day on Mideast conflict BENGALURU: Gold crept higher for a third consecutive session on Thursday as growing tensions in the Middle East... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Energy Oil prices end mixed as Venezuela sanctions ease HOUSTON Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as the United States eased sanctions on Venezuela to allow more... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Thai envoy for resolution of issues to enhance trade with Pakistan KARACHI: Ambassador of Thailand Chakkrid Krachaiwong has said that issues of Letter of Credit (LC) and repatriating... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Agricultural exports: Pakistan needs macro-fiscal, structural reforms: PHHSA chief LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Rice Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik on Thursday said Pakistan needs ... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
September FCA: CPPA-G seeks 55 paisa positive adjustment in Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought positive adjustment of paisa 55 per... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Taxes Bank accounts attachment: LHC tells AGP to give an update on action against FBR officials ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the attorney general for Pakistan (AGP) to update on disciplinary... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Industry SECP issues acceptable quantitative tolerance levels for Shariah screening ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued acceptable quantitative tolerance... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am